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Key Facts: NSW Police Exam Exam

ACER

Exam Administrator

NSW Police Force / ACER

4 sections

Literacy, Numeracy, Abstract Reasoning, Report Writing

ACER

~2 hours

Approximate Exam Time

ACER police entrance exam format

ACSF L3

Literacy & Numeracy Standard

Australian Core Skills Framework

18 yrs

Minimum Age to Apply

NSW Police Force Recruitment

NSW licence

Required to Apply

NSW Police Force Recruitment

The NSW Police Entrance Examination (PEE) is ACER's cognitive-ability assessment for aspiring NSW Police officers. Sat in about two hours, it pairs multiple-choice literacy, numeracy, and abstract-reasoning sections with a typed report-writing task. Literacy and numeracy are scored against the Australian Core Skills Framework at Exit Level 3, and each reasoning section carries its own pass mark. It is one stage of a wider NSW Police recruitment process.

Sample NSW Police Exam Practice Questions

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1Read the passage: "Constable Reyes responded to a noise complaint at 11:40 pm. On arrival she found a gathering of about 30 people but no disturbance. She spoke with the host, who agreed to lower the music, and no further action was required." According to the passage, what action did Constable Reyes ultimately take?
A.She issued an infringement notice to the host
B.She asked the host to lower the music and took no further action
C.She arrested the host for disturbing the peace
D.She dispersed the gathering and seized equipment
Explanation: Reading comprehension rewards extracting only what the text states. The passage explicitly says the host agreed to lower the music and that no further action was required, so option 2 matches the text exactly.
2In the literacy section you must often decide whether a statement is true, false, or cannot be determined from a passage. A report states: "All vehicles parked in Bay 4 after 6 pm were towed." A car was towed. Which conclusion is logically valid?
A.The car was definitely parked in Bay 4 after 6 pm
B.The car may have been towed for a reason other than Bay 4
C.The car was parked before 6 pm
D.No conclusion about the car can be reached at all
Explanation: The statement only tells us that Bay-4-after-6pm vehicles WERE towed; it does not say those were the ONLY vehicles towed. So a towed car might have been towed for another reason. This 'affirming the consequent' trap is common in ACER verbal reasoning.
3Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "impartial" as used in: "A police officer must remain impartial when investigating a complaint."
A.Unbiased
B.Uninterested
C.Inflexible
D.Indecisive
Explanation: Synonym questions test precise vocabulary. 'Impartial' means treating all sides equally without favouritism, which matches 'unbiased'. This is a core verbal-reasoning skill in the ACER literacy section.
4Read: "The community meeting was rescheduled because the venue's air-conditioning failed during a heatwave." What is the cause of the rescheduling?
A.The heatwave ending
B.The air-conditioning failing during a heatwave
C.Too few people attending
D.The venue being double-booked
Explanation: Cause-and-effect comprehension asks you to link the result (rescheduling) to its stated reason. The sentence directly attributes the rescheduling to the air-conditioning failure during a heatwave.
5Verbal reasoning: "Some patrol cars are sedans. All sedans have four doors." Which statement must be true?
A.All patrol cars have four doors
B.Some patrol cars have four doors
C.No patrol cars are sedans
D.All four-door vehicles are patrol cars
Explanation: From 'some patrol cars are sedans' and 'all sedans have four doors', we can conclude that at least those patrol cars that are sedans have four doors, so SOME patrol cars have four doors. This is valid categorical reasoning.
6Identify the main idea of this passage: "Body-worn cameras have changed modern policing. They provide objective evidence, encourage professional conduct by both officers and the public, and can resolve disputes about what occurred during an interaction."
A.Body-worn cameras are expensive to maintain
B.Body-worn cameras have improved transparency and accountability in policing
C.Officers dislike wearing cameras
D.Cameras replace the need for written reports
Explanation: The main idea is the overarching point the supporting details serve. Objective evidence, professional conduct, and dispute resolution all support the idea that cameras improve transparency and accountability.
7Choose the word that does NOT belong with the others.
A.Witness
B.Suspect
C.Victim
D.Highway
Explanation: Odd-one-out questions test categorisation. Witness, suspect, and victim are all roles a person can hold in an incident; 'highway' is a place, not a person, so it does not belong.
8Read: "Despite heavy rain, the search-and-rescue team continued through the night, and at dawn they located the missing hiker, who was cold but unharmed." What can be inferred about the hiker?
A.The hiker was seriously injured
B.The hiker survived the night and was found in stable condition
C.The hiker was never actually lost
D.The hiker found their own way back
Explanation: Inference draws a conclusion supported by the text without being explicitly stated. 'Cold but unharmed' and 'located by the team at dawn' supports that the hiker survived the night in stable condition.
9Complete the analogy: Pen is to write as scale is to ___.
A.Measure
B.Cut
C.Drive
D.Listen
Explanation: Analogy questions test relationships between word pairs. A pen is a tool used to write; a scale is a tool used to measure (weight). The relationship is 'tool to its function'.
10Read: "Officers are reminded that all property handed in to a station must be recorded in the property register on the same day it is received." When must found property be recorded?
A.Within seven days
B.On the same day it is received
C.Only if the owner is unknown
D.At the end of the month
Explanation: Fact-extraction requires reading the exact requirement. The instruction states property must be recorded 'on the same day it is received', so option 2 is correct.

About the NSW Police Exam Exam

The NSW Police Entrance Examination (PEE) is the cognitive-ability and academic-readiness assessment administered by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) on behalf of the NSW Police Force. It combines multiple-choice sections — literacy/verbal reasoning, numeracy (with an onscreen calculator), and abstract reasoning — with a typed report-writing task, all completed under timed exam conditions in roughly two hours. Literacy and numeracy results are reported against the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), where Exit Level 3 is the required standard, and each reasoning component carries its own pass mark. The PEE is one stage in a multi-step recruitment process that also includes background, medical, psychological, and physical-fitness assessments before entry to the NSW Police Academy at Goulburn.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

Approximately 2 hours

Passing Score

ACSF Exit Level 3 for literacy and numeracy, with each reasoning component carrying its own pass mark

Exam Fee

Set by ACER per cycle (comparable ACER police exams charge around AUD $275 incl. GST) (Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), on behalf of the NSW Police Force)

NSW Police Exam Exam Content Outline

~30%

Literacy / Verbal Reasoning

Reading comprehension of varied texts, vocabulary, and verbal logic — extracting facts, drawing valid inferences, and reasoning with words

~30%

Numeracy

Money, percentages, rates, ratios, time, measurement, and interpreting tables, graphs and charts with an onscreen calculator

~25%

Abstract / Logical Reasoning

Identifying patterns and logical rules in visual sequences and number/letter series under tight time limits

~15%

Written Communication / Report Writing

Grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and clear, objective report writing that selects relevant information

How to Pass the NSW Police Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: ACSF Exit Level 3 for literacy and numeracy, with each reasoning component carrying its own pass mark
  • Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: Approximately 2 hours
  • Exam fee: Set by ACER per cycle (comparable ACER police exams charge around AUD $275 incl. GST)

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

NSW Police Exam Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practice reading varied texts quickly and accurately — the literacy section rewards extracting only stated facts and avoiding 'affirming the consequent' traps in verbal reasoning.
2Drill numeracy with a basic calculator to mirror the onscreen tool: money, percentages, rates, ratios, 24-hour time, area, and reading graphs and tables.
3Master the abstract-reasoning rules — next in sequence, complete the pattern, and middle of sequence — and learn to spot rotation, growth, and combine-the-shapes patterns fast.
4For report writing, practice typing without spell-check, grammar-check, cut/paste, or formatting, since those tools are disabled in the live assessment.
5Write reports that are objective and specific: describe observable behaviour, select only relevant information, and order events logically and chronologically.
6Time yourself on every section — ACER reasoning sections move quickly, so pace and accuracy under pressure matter as much as knowing the content.
7Confirm your ACER booking, ID requirements, and remote-proctoring or venue logistics well before exam day to avoid surprises.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NSW Police Entrance Examination (PEE)?

The PEE is the entrance assessment for the NSW Police Force, administered by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). It tests cognitive ability and academic readiness across literacy/verbal reasoning, numeracy, and abstract reasoning, plus a typed report-writing task, under timed exam conditions.

Who administers the NSW Police exam?

The examination is administered by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) on behalf of the NSW Police Force, through a dedicated ACER candidate portal. Candidates first apply to NSW Police recruitment and are then invited to sit the exam with ACER.

What sections are on the NSW Police exam?

The exam covers literacy/verbal reasoning, numeracy (with an onscreen calculator), and abstract reasoning as multiple-choice sections, plus a typed report-writing task. Together these assess reading, maths, pattern recognition, and clear written communication.

How is the NSW Police exam scored?

Literacy and numeracy results are reported against the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), where Exit Level 3 is the required standard, while the abstract-reasoning and writing components each carry their own pass mark. You must meet the standard in each section.

How much does the NSW Police exam cost?

The fee is set by ACER for each recruitment cycle and is paid to ACER at the time of booking. Comparable ACER-administered police entrance exams charge around AUD $275 (incl. GST); confirm the current figure in the ACER portal when you book.

Am I eligible to sit the NSW Police exam?

You must be at least 18, an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen (444 visa holder), and hold a current NSW driver's licence. Medical, fitness, and background standards apply at later stages of the recruitment process.

Can I sit the exam remotely?

ACER police entrance examinations are commonly offered through remote proctoring (live webcam supervision from home) as well as at testing venues. Check the available options for your cycle in the ACER NSW Police candidate portal.

What happens after I pass the NSW Police exam?

Passing the PEE is one stage of the NSW Police recruitment process. Successful candidates progress to further assessments — including background, medical, psychological, and physical-fitness checks — before entry to the NSW Police Academy at Goulburn.